Risk Model May Predict Stroke in Patients With HFpEF Without AF
Researchers sought to determine the rate of stroke in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction without atrial fibrillation.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Carotid Endarterectomy in Severe Carotid Stenosis Offers Protection From Stroke
A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy vs usual care for long-term stroke prevention in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Persist for Black Adults
After 1 year of aggressive medical management, diastolic BP and physical activity scores no longer differ for Blacks, non-Blacks.
Clinical Challenge: Sudden Onset of Vomiting and Sweating
A 52-year-old man presents to the emergency department after experiencing vomiting, sweating, and generalized weakness for the past 12 hours.
90-Day Home Times Following Endovascular Thrombectomy for Medium-Vessel Occlusion
A study was conducted to assess clinical outcomes via 90-day home time in patients with medium-vessel occlusion treated with endovascular thrombectomy.
PPI Use, UGIB Not Linked to Mortality in Severe Stroke
Researchers examined the association between treatment with PPIs and upper gastrointestinal bleeding among patients with stroke.
How Telemedicine Impacted Stroke Follow-Up Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a retrospective cohort study, researchers assessed the impact of telemedicine on postacute stroke clinic follow-up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Heat Records Fall, How Hot Is Too Hot for the Human Body?
Experts explain that the biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize.
General Anesthesia, Procedural Sedation Have Similar Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Researchers compared outcomes following general anesthesia vs procedural sedation for anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke thrombectomy.
Racial Disparities in Stroke Mortality Increased During Pandemic
Absolute difference in age-adjusted stroke death rate between Black, White adults was 21.7% higher during pandemic.
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